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Cabin / Cottage in Franklin, The Rusty Nail
A completely Shabby Chic Tiny Home with Rusty Tin throughout. Antiques placed inside for purchase. Shabby but all is in perfect new condition. Play all day and come home to comfort! Nine mile beautiful drive to Highlands, NC. Thirty five miles to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. Ideal for couples, adventurers , brewery lovers and hikers! Spend time at the Fire Pit after a day of sightseeing or hiking , cook on the grill, sit on the small front porch and drink wine/coffee in Adirondack Rockers

Mountain Gem Hideaway/Romantic Getaway/ MTN Views
Welcome to The Mountain Gem Hideaway — Incredible sunset views! This dog-friendly, hilltop cabin is nestled in Cowee Valley. The Mountain Gem 2BR/1BA retreat offers sweeping mountain views, magical sunsets, and a cozy, peaceful setting — perfect for romantic getaways, family vacations, or peaceful escapes. Check out our guidebook for our favorite local recommendations, including the best hiking trails, dining spots, sightseeing, and much more. Starlink 🛜/ Amazon Prime streaming on all 3 TVs.

River Love ❤@ The Barn *Highlands Trout Fishing
This romantic retreat on the CULLASAJA RIVER will have you swooning for your love and wanting to stay longer. Nestled in a picturesque valley at higher elevations with views of the lower gorge and the Cullasaja river rapids as your playground, the open floor plan and abundant windows feel like treehouse. Romantic is just the beginning as you sleep with views of the moon and stars over your bed in 1 of 2 Master Bedrooms. Or choose the 2nd enormous suite downstairs for more views of the river.

Honey Bee Hideaway | Views + Deck + Close to Town
Welcome to Honey Bee Hideaway! Our sweet home got its name because of our passion for harvesting honey from our bee farm located in Georgia. Located just minutes from downtown Highlands. We are also just 1 mile from Glen Falls (a MUST see) & close to many trails & waterfalls. HBH has everything that you'll need for your getaway: *kitchen appliances & gadgets *5 smart TVs *fast Wifi *back & front porches w/ rockers for relaxing *grand stone fireplace for those cold nights! *Weber gas grill

Sunshine Cottage (close to downtown Clayton, GA)
Visit North Georgia & the foothills of the Blueridge Mountains. Sunshine Cottage is like visiting your grandma's house. Plenty of books, games and a little of the past in this over 100-year-old home! Just a 14-minute walk, or 3-minute drive to downtown Clayton. Spend an evening on the screened in porch, play cards in the game room while listening to some music or enjoy breakfast with family in the kitchen. SO much to do in the area such as hiking, kayaking or shopping, or visit a winery.

Modern Scandinavian-Japanese Insp. Mountain Home
This custom home, built in 2020, is the perfect spot to unwind. Located off of a private road (4-wheel drive isn't necessary), it sits on 4.25 acres, w/gorgeous views of the Great Smoky Mountains. Once there, you truly feel removed from the world. Its modern, Scandinavian-Japanese design is unique to the area. Includes: master bedroom, sleeping loft (queen-sized futon and custom Twin XL bunk beds); open kitchen/living area, covered and open patios. 10 minutes from Bryson City and Cherokee.

Cabin I Private hiking trails | Hot Tub I Sauna
Welcome to your private mountain escape in Lake Toxaway, NC! This 1-bedroom, 2-bathroom cabin is a one-of-a-kind retreat, offering breathtaking sunset views, a peaceful wooded setting, and unique architectural details. Unwind in the hot tub under the stars, relax in the sauna, challenge your partner to air hockey, or cozy up by the fire pit—all while enjoying the beauty of nature. Plus, enjoy exclusive access to 3 miles of private hiking trails, perfect for exploring the great outdoors!

The Extra House
We have a comfortable Extra House we call it. Extra cozy extra cute Extra House. The house is right on the Tallulah River in Towns County. There is fishing/swimming hole about 100 ' up river and a waterfall up a trail behind the Big House about a 30 minute hike up and back. Longer if you jump in the falls. Trout fishing out the door and 6 miles of fishing along the main road. We have a 250' zipline into a swiming pond or get off before the water. Lots of hiking trails and waterfalls.

Winter fun-Ice skating rink minutes away!
Mountain Laurel Retreat offers the perfect blend of winter excitement and cozy relaxation! This winter, enjoy the season with ice skating just minutes away, perfect for family fun. Afterwards, warm up by the cozy fireplace in our welcoming family room. With 1800 square feet of living space, you will enjoy a large open-concept kitchen, and dining room, that is perfect for gatherings. We offer 3 spacious bedrooms, two of which feature a King/Queen bed with a private bathroom.

Cabin/relax to raging rapids/hiking trail/secluded
RELAX at Bearfoot Falls! private and peaceful, up in the mountain, nestled amongst national forestry, creeks and water rapids in back yard! Open the windows and listen to the sound of running water! Hiking trails right out of the backyard to beautiful water falls! Indoor fireplace, outdoor gas fire table on screened in porch and outdoor fire pit! NO CHILDREN UNDER 12 no pets, pet fee will be applied for service dogs and only upon review. 25 mins to Highlands!

Par’s Heavenly Highlands Generator! Winter Ready!
This home is full of light and love! It has two bedrooms with a queen in each and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. Two bathrooms with walk in showers. Beautiful kitchen ready to cook and bake. The deck is the perfect spot for outdoor meals or a relaxing book, while secluded in Laurels and the sound of a mountain spring. It is an easy stroll to Main Street. Par’s Heavenly Highlands is my dream home! Come visit! Marsha (most folks call me Par:)

Spacious, In-Town Hideaway - Easy Walk to Town
Our home is a comfortable, private hideaway basically in the middle of the town of Highlands. While the neighborhood feels like a quiet, tucked away subdivision you are able to walk to Main Street in minutes (and new for 2023, there are sidewalks the entire way to town!). Watching the sun set behind the mountains from our porch is the perfect way to end your day. And bonus, we are just steps away from the famed Edelweiss Bakery!
Popular amenities for house rentals in Highlands
House rentals with a pool

Peaceful Mountain at Sapphire Valley

Sapphire Daze - an amazing view, with a cottage!

Keowee Key Luxury Condo - Stunning Views!

A-frame retreat w/ hot tub & views

Estate-Like Retreat/ Walk to Town /Hot Tub & Pool

Lake Life House-Pet Friendly-Stunning Lake View!

Hickory Heaven - Amazing View!

Resort Amenities-Hot Tub- Game Room - Pet Friendly
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Luxury 4BR Mountain Home

The Happy Hacienda

Riverfront Escape | Sauna | Private Trails

Newly renovated cottage, walk to town, great views

Highlands Cottage on Mirror Lake! 5 mins to town!

3 miles to Town -Hot Tub- Fireplace- Pet Friendly

Newly Renovated Cozy Cottage in Highlands

Heaven on Earth
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Cozy Retreat in the Trees•4.8 to Highlands•No Fees

The Red House: Panoramic Views and Walk to Town

BirdSong - Beautiful Mountain Oasis

The Kite House Highlands

Sapphire's Gem

Blue Door Bungalow of Highlands

The Nest in Highlands

Pet- friendly private retreat
When is the best time to visit Highlands?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $383 SGD | $378 SGD | $351 SGD | $370 SGD | $400 SGD | $435 SGD | $461 SGD | $447 SGD | $447 SGD | $475 SGD | $504 SGD | $484 SGD |
| Avg. temp | 3°C | 5°C | 8°C | 13°C | 17°C | 21°C | 23°C | 22°C | 19°C | 13°C | 8°C | 4°C |
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Highlands holiday rentals start at $153 SGD per night before taxes and fees

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120 properties offer extra space & child-friendly amenities

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50 properties have a dedicated workspace

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120 of Highlands holiday rentals include wifi access

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4.9 Average rating
Highlands stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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- Anakeesta
- Ober Mountain
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
- Cataloochee Ski Area
- The North Carolina Arboretum
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